The Invisible Man

by H. G. Wells

Overview

Chapter I - The Strange Man's Arrival, Chapter II - Mr. Teddy Henfrey's First Impressions, Chapter III - The Thousand and One Bottles, Chapter IV - Mr. Cuss Interviews the Stranger, Chapter V - The Burglary at the Vicarage, Chapter VI - The Furniture that went Mad, Chapter VII - The Unveiling of the Stranger, Chapter VIII - In Transit, Chapter IX - Mr. Thomas Marvel, Chapter X - Mr. Marvel's Visit to Iping, Chapter XI - In the "Coach and Horses", Chapter XII - The Invisible Man Loses his Temper, Chapter XIII - Mr. Marvel Discusses his Resignation, Chapter XIV - At Port Stowe, Chapter XV - The Man Who was Running, Chapter XVI - In the "Jolly Cricketers", Chapter XVII - Dr. Kemp's Visitor, Chapter XVIII - The Invisible Man Sleeps, Chapter XIX - Certain First Principles, Chapter XX - At the House in Great Portland Street, Chapter XXI - In Oxford Street, Chapter XXII - In the Emporium, Chapter XXIII - In Drury Lane, Chapter XXIV - The Plan that Failed, Chapter XXV - The Hunting of the Invisible Man, Chapter XXVI - The Wicksteed Murder, Chapter XXVII - The Siege of Kemp's House, Chapter XXVIII - The Hunter Hunted, The Epilogue.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789388191579
Publisher:	Maven Books
Publication date:	07/01/2021
Pages:	140
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

H.G. Wells was born in Bromley, Kent in 1866. After working as a draper's apprentice and pupil-teacher, he won a scholarship to the Normal School of Science in 1884, studying under T. H. Huxley. He was awarded a first-class honours degree in biology and resumed teaching but had to retire after a kick from an ill-natured pupil afflicted his kidneys. He worked in poverty in London as a crammer while experimenting in journalism and stories. It was with THE TIME MACHINE (1895) that he had his real breakthrough.

Date of Birth:

September 21, 1866

Date of Death:

August 13, 1946

Place of Birth:

Bromley, Kent, England

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Normal School of Science, London, England

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Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Chapter I The Strange Man's Arrival 9

Chapter II Mr Teddy Henfrey's First Impressions 17

Chapter III The Thousand and One Bottles 24

Chapter IV Mr Cuss Interviews the Stranger 31

Chapter V The Burglary at the Vicarage 39

Chapter VI The Furniture That Went Mad 43

Chapter VII The Unveiling of the Stranger 49

Chapter VIII In Transit 60

Chapter IX Mr Thomas Marvel 61

Chapter X Mr Marvel's Visit to Iping 69

Chapter XI In the Coach and Horses 73

Chapter XII The Invisible Man Loses His Temper 78

Chapter XIII Mr Marvel Discusses His Resignation 85

Chapter XIV At Port Stowe 89

Chapter XV The Man Who Was Running 97

Chapter XVI In the Jolly Cricketers 100

Chapter XVII Doctor Kemp's Visitor 106

Chapter XVIII The Invisible Man Sleeps 117

Chapter XIX Certain First Principles 123

Chapter XX At the House in Great Portland Street 130

Chapter XXI In Oxford Street 143

Chapter XXII In the Emporium 150

Chapter XXIII In Drury Lane 158

Chapter XXIV The Plan that Failed 170

Chapter XXV The Hunting of the Invisible Man 176

Chapter XXVI The Wicksteed Murder 179

Chapter XXVII The Siege of Kemp's House 185

Chapter XXVIII The Hunter Hunted 197

The Epilogue 205

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Masterfully portrayed by Scott Brick—-each of his characterizations is an actorly tour de force—-The Invisible Man fascinates and mesmerizes, until it's gone." —-AudioFile

Reading Group Guide

A gripping and entertaining tale of terror and suspense as well as a potent Faustian allegory of hubris and science run amok, The Invisible Man endures as one of the signature stories in the literature of science fiction. A brilliant scientist uncovers the secret to invisibility, but his grandiose dreams and the power he unleashes cause him to spiral into intrigue, madness, and murder. The inspiration for countless imitations and film adaptations, The Invisible Man is as remarkable and relevant today as it was a hundred years ago. As Arthur C. Clarke points out in his Introduction, “The interest of the story . . . lies not in its scientific concepts, but in the brilliantly worked out development of the theme of invisibility. If one could be invisible, then what?”

Editorial Reviews

A classic study of scientific hubris brought to destruction—THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCIENCE FICTION

The Prospero of all the brave new worlds of the mind, and the Shakespeare of science fiction

Wells' scientific romances were works of art with unique relevance for our times

From the Publisher

A harrowing read from cover to cover, The Invisible Man is perfect for the audio format.”

AudioFile

The psychological rigor that Wells brings to the novel makes The Invisible Man quite possibly the first and last straight science fiction story worthy of our attentions.”

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